Housekeeping
Friends only.
Sell me on the idea of adding you.
Friends only.
Sell me on the idea of adding you.
another new item
Well I wasn't intending to list two items today, but Etsy sent out their finds email all about denim, and hey, I was sitting on a purple denim fascinator. (Not literally. That would be pokey.)
Purple and Poppy Feather Fascinator in Denim and Dupioni
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79577311/purple-and-poppy-feather-fascinator-in
Purple and Poppy Feather Fascinator in Denim and Dupioni
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79577311/purple-and-poppy-feather-fascinator-in
new listing: Christmas bobby pins!
live for sale etc
the seed beading is done!
Dimensions
One of the biggest challenges we face is understanding the actual scale of catastrophe. If we can't see something, it's just an abstract concept - 3,000 dead is hard to fathom, until you're standing at Ground Zero.
That's what makes this link so fascinating, and important. Six million people have been affected by the flooding in Pakistan - and we're not talking getting your feet wet, inconvenienced affected. We're talking loss of homes, livelihoods - of lives. According to UNICEF, the threat of outbreaks and disease is hugely high, and over 3 million children are at risk of dying from waterborne illnesses.
How Big Really helps to put some perspective on the size of the devastation. Pakistan is somewhere far away, where most of us have never been and never will be. But we all know the size and shape of our cities, neighboring states, the coastline of our country. Plug in your location and get a better feel for just how widespread the flooding is, and the genuine scope of the damage.
And if you can, please give. Donor fatigue has set in - there have been so many tragedies this year - and UNICEF is hurting. They need help, in order to help the people of Pakistan.
That's what makes this link so fascinating, and important. Six million people have been affected by the flooding in Pakistan - and we're not talking getting your feet wet, inconvenienced affected. We're talking loss of homes, livelihoods - of lives. According to UNICEF, the threat of outbreaks and disease is hugely high, and over 3 million children are at risk of dying from waterborne illnesses.
How Big Really helps to put some perspective on the size of the devastation. Pakistan is somewhere far away, where most of us have never been and never will be. But we all know the size and shape of our cities, neighboring states, the coastline of our country. Plug in your location and get a better feel for just how widespread the flooding is, and the genuine scope of the damage.
And if you can, please give. Donor fatigue has set in - there have been so many tragedies this year - and UNICEF is hurting. They need help, in order to help the people of Pakistan.
November had to get one more in...
Much love and thought to everyone grieving the loss of Pete. He was funny and snarky and made me laugh, a lot, at a time in my life where I wasn't sure laughter was ever going to come easily again. We drifted apart as we literally drifted from old places to new places, but occasionally I would see yourspleen pop up on my IM and I would smile, and remember the late nights, amusements, and company.
It's now December 1st for me, and will be for the rest of you soon. May it be a better month for us all.
It's now December 1st for me, and will be for the rest of you soon. May it be a better month for us all.
what Amazon's "glitch" says about pop culture
A great, and very thoughtful, article from AfterEllen.
Just keep in mind, when people take the apologist route for Amazon: on Saturday, they were very clearly telling authors who were complaining about being deranked that it was intentional and their book had been removed due to "adult" content. That is, being about teh gay in any sense or way. It was only after twitter and blogging outcry that Amazon changed their tune to say it was a glitch, and denied that their staff ever told anyone anything to the contrary - despite the digital proof being very clearly available.
Don't let Amazon weasel out of this one.
Just keep in mind, when people take the apologist route for Amazon: on Saturday, they were very clearly telling authors who were complaining about being deranked that it was intentional and their book had been removed due to "adult" content. That is, being about teh gay in any sense or way. It was only after twitter and blogging outcry that Amazon changed their tune to say it was a glitch, and denied that their staff ever told anyone anything to the contrary - despite the digital proof being very clearly available.
Don't let Amazon weasel out of this one.
Amazon Rank?
Because I'm lazy, I'm just c&p'ing. (Actually, I'm working, tired, and thinking about gay rights and American Idol, and composing an essay in my head on the two - so really, more occupied and preoccupied than lazy. Still...)
Amazon Rank.
And Amazon certainly is 'rank' at the moment. The short version is:
Quoted from SmartBitchesTrashyBooks. Read the whole story there.
Also to do? Google Bomb them. Post this: Amazon Rank in your journal. (Just at is, the link address is: http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/amazonrank/ Make sure the link text is "Amazon Rank.")
Amazon Rank.
And Amazon certainly is 'rank' at the moment. The short version is:
Amazon seems to be stripping the sales figures and accompanying rankings from GLBTQ books, erotica, and romance novels, particularly those with what they term “adult content.” Authors such as Jaci Burton, Maya Banks, Larissa Ione and Stephanie Tyler have reported that since being stripped of their sales rankings, their titles are no longer found in searches on Amazon.com. MetaWriter is also compiling a list of titles that have been stripped of their sales rank.
When pressed for a reason, Amazon.com’s customer service department told YA author Mark Probst:
In consideration of our entire customer base, we exclude “adult” material from appearing in some searches and best seller lists. Since these lists are generated using sales ranks, adult materials must also be excluded from that feature.
Quoted from SmartBitchesTrashyBooks. Read the whole story there.
Also to do? Google Bomb them. Post this: Amazon Rank in your journal. (Just at is, the link address is: http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/amazonrank/ Make sure the link text is "Amazon Rank.")
Just Saying No to Paps
For those of you not reading my Facebook, or who missed the exchange Sunshine started and Jennifer Bard and I ran with, Jennifer posted her thoughts about the news that DNA tests are better at detecting cervical cancer risks than a pap smear, and the paternalistic attitude of the doctors who refuse to give up the pap because of the well health visit it can create.
I know a lot of you are vocal about paps, as well as DNA and privacy - I think it would be great if you took a virtual mosey on over and voiced your thoughts and opinions. :-)
I know a lot of you are vocal about paps, as well as DNA and privacy - I think it would be great if you took a virtual mosey on over and voiced your thoughts and opinions. :-)